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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.35, 353.43 and 225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.35, 353.43 and 225.23 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.35 : 353.43 = 225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.35/353.43 = 225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.35x = 353.43 × 225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.35x = 79,601.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,601.27/235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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